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Generating insights into what matters to emergency nurses and family members when caring for older people with dementia: how to use generativity as a principle of appreciative inquiry. (2020)
Journal Article
WATKINS, S., DEWAR, B., GRAHAM, M., MURPHY, F., KENNEDY, C. and O'REILLY, P. 2020. Generating insights into what matters to emergency nurses and family members when caring for older people with dementia: how to use generativity as a principle of appreciative inquiry. International practice development journal [online], 10(2), article ID 4. Available from: https://doi.org/10.19043/ipdj.102.004

Background: Participatory research approaches aim to hear the voices of those who give and receive services to co-create insights into future improvements in care experiences. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is one such participatory approach. The purpose... Read More about Generating insights into what matters to emergency nurses and family members when caring for older people with dementia: how to use generativity as a principle of appreciative inquiry..

A homogeneous-heterogeneous ensemble of classifiers. (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
LUONG, A.V., VU, T.H., NGUYEN, P.M., VAN PHAM, N., MCCALL, J., LIEW, A.W.-C. and NGUYEN, T.T. 2020. A homogeneous-heterogeneous ensemble of classifiers. In Yang, H., Pasupa, K., Leung, A.C.-S., Kwok, J.T., Chan, J.H. and King, I. (eds.) Neural information processing: proceedings of 27th International conference on neural information processing 2020 (ICONIP 2020), 17-22 November 2020, [virtual event]. Communications in computer and information science, 1333. Cham: Springer [online], part 5, pages, 251-259. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63823-8_30

In this study, we introduce an ensemble system by combining homogeneous ensemble and heterogeneous ensemble into a single framework. Based on the observation that the projected data is significantly different from the original data as well as each ot... Read More about A homogeneous-heterogeneous ensemble of classifiers..

Toward an ensemble of object detectors. (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DANG, T., NGUYEN, T.T. and MCCALL, J. 2020. Toward an ensemble of object detectors. In Yang, H., Pasupa, K., Leung, A.C.-S., Kwok, J.T., Chan, J.H. and King, I. (eds.) Neural information processing: proceedings of 27th International conference on neural information processing 2020 (ICONIP 2020), 18-20 November 2020 [virtual event]. Communications in computer and information science, 1333. Cham: Springer [online], part 5, pages, 458-467. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63823-8_53

The field of object detection has witnessed great strides in recent years. With the wave of deep neural networks (DNN), many breakthroughs have achieved for the problems of object detection which previously were thought to be difficult. However, ther... Read More about Toward an ensemble of object detectors..

Learning together, learning apart: integrated action learning through a socio-technical systems lens (2020)
Journal Article
WILSON, H., TUCKER, M., HANNIBAL, C. and QU, Z. 2021. Learning together, learning apart: integrated action learning through a socio-technical systems lens. Action learning: research and practice [online], 18(1): adaptive action learning, pages 5-19. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14767333.2020.1843403

To contribute to current debate concerning approaches to teaching and learning for researching complex work-based problems, we focus on the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) programme. We examine the development of an integrated action learn... Read More about Learning together, learning apart: integrated action learning through a socio-technical systems lens.

Fusion of PCA and segmented-PCA domain multiscale 2-D-SSA for effective spectral-spatial feature extraction and data classification in hyperspectral imagery. (2020)
Journal Article
FU, H., SUN, G., REN, J., ZHANG, A. and JIA, X. 2020. Fusion of PCA and segmented-PCA domain multiscale 2-D-SSA for effective spectral-spatial feature extraction and data classification in hyperspectral imagery. IEEE transactions on geoscience and remote sensing [online], 60, article 5500214. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2020.3034656

As hyperspectral imagery (HSI) contains rich spectral and spatial information, a novel principal component analysis (PCA) and segmented-PCA (SPCA)-based multiscale 2-D-singular spectrum analysis (2-D-SSA) fusion method is proposed for joint spectral–... Read More about Fusion of PCA and segmented-PCA domain multiscale 2-D-SSA for effective spectral-spatial feature extraction and data classification in hyperspectral imagery..

mTOR pathway in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NETs). (2020)
Journal Article
ZANINI, S., RENZI, S., GIOVINAZZO, F. and BERMANO, G. 2020. mTOR pathway in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NETs). Frontiers in endocrinology [online], 11, article ID 562505. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2020.562505

Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) originate from neuroendocrine cells in the gastrointestinal tract. They are heterogeneous, and though initially considered rare tumors, the incidence of GEP-NENs has increased in the last few... Read More about mTOR pathway in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NETs)..

Theranostic approach for the protein corona of polysaccharide nanoparticles. (2020)
Journal Article
SKALICKOVA, S., HORKY, P., MLEJNKOVA, V., SKLADANDA, J., HOSNEDLOVA, B., RUTTKAY-NEDECKY, B., FERNANDEZ, C. and KIZEK, R. 2021. Theranostic approach for the protein corona of polysaccharide nanoparticles. Chemical record [online], 21(1), pages 17-28. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/tcr.202000042

Polysaccharide nanoparticles are promising materials in the wide range of disciplines such as medicine, nutrition, food production, agriculture, material science and others. They excel- not only in their non-toxicity and biodegradability but also in... Read More about Theranostic approach for the protein corona of polysaccharide nanoparticles..

3D printing for hip implant applications: a review. (2020)
Journal Article
OKOLIE, O., STACHUREK, I., KANDASUBRAMANIAN, B. and NJUGUNA, J. 2020. 3D printing for hip implant applications: a review. Polymers [online], 12(11), articles ID 2682. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12112682

There is a rising demand for replacement, regeneration of tissues and organ repairs for patients who suffer from diseased/damaged bones or tissues such as hip pains. The hip replacement treatment relies on the implant, which may not always meet the r... Read More about 3D printing for hip implant applications: a review..

The politicization of Mumsnet. [Webinar] (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
PEDERSEN, S. 2020. The politicization of Mumsnet. [Webinar]. Presented as part of the RGU School of Applied Social Studies community seminar series, 12 November 2020, [virtual event]. Hosted on YouTube [online]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5AXa42jCAI

In this webinar, Sarah Pedersen discusses her new book, The Politicization of Mumsnet. This book investigates the growing politicization of Mumsnet and its use by politicians to influence middle-class women in the UK. The site's discussion topics go... Read More about The politicization of Mumsnet. [Webinar].

Given to chance: Indeterminacy/Share Commission exhibition. [Exhibition] (2020)
Exhibition / Performance
Given to chance: Indeterminacy/Share Commission exhibition. [Exhibition]. Exhibited 12-30 November 2020, Nomas* Projects, Dundee.

This exhibition featured five commissioned artworks that suggest connections and commonalities between sharing and indeterminacy. We casually use the word 'share' to describe distributing images, stories and info across social media networks. Sharing... Read More about Given to chance: Indeterminacy/Share Commission exhibition. [Exhibition].

Iterative enhanced multivariance products representation for effective compression of hyperspectral images. (2020)
Journal Article
TUNA, S., TÖREYIN, B.U., REN, J., ZHAO, H. and MARSHALL, S. 2021. Iterative enhanced multivariance products representation for effective compression of hyperspectral images. IEEE transactions on geoscience and remote sensing [online], 59(11), pages 9569-9584. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2020.3031016

Effective compression of hyperspectral (HS) images is essential due to their large data volume. Since these images are high dimensional, processing them is also another challenging issue. In this work, an efficient lossy HS image compression method b... Read More about Iterative enhanced multivariance products representation for effective compression of hyperspectral images..

Efficient task optimization algorithm for green computing in cloud. (2020)
Journal Article
G, T., CH, D.C., VARMA, G.P.S. and MEKALA, M.S. 2023. Efficient task optimization algorithm for green computing in cloud. Internet technology letters [online] 6(1): ubiquitous clouds and social Internet of Things, article e254. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/itl2.254

Cloud infrastructure assets are accessed by all hooked heterogeneous network servers and applications to maintain entail reliability towards global subscribers with high performance and low cost is a tedious challenging task. Most of the extant techn... Read More about Efficient task optimization algorithm for green computing in cloud..

Impacts and risk management of COVID-19 pandemic on real estate supply chain. (2020)
Journal Article
UCHEHARA, I., HAMMA-ADAMA, M., OBIRI, K.A., JAFARIFAR, N. and MOORE, D. 2020. Impacts and risk management of COVID-19 pandemic on real estate supply chain. International journal of real estate studies [online], 14(Special Issue 1), pages 41-53. Available from: https://www.utm.my/intrest/files/2020/11/5_Final_MS_CRES-Covid-006_Latest.pdf

Industry experts internationally have raised concerns regarding the significant risk posed to the real estate sector by the unprecedented global pandemic of Covid-19. The influence of Covid-19 has been swift, and with emerging wide-ranging consequenc... Read More about Impacts and risk management of COVID-19 pandemic on real estate supply chain..

Cut-lengths of perennial ryegrass leaf-blades influences in vitro fermentation by the anaerobic fungus neocallimastix frontalis. (2020)
Journal Article
JIMENEZ, H.R., EDWARDS, J.E., SANDERSON, R., KINGSTON-SMITH, A.H., MCEWAN, N.R. and THEODOROU, M.K. 2020. Cut-lengths of perennial ryegrass leaf-blades influences in vitro fermentation by the anaerobic fungus neocallimastix frontalis. Microorganisms [online], 8(11): unleashing the hidden potential of anaerobic fungi, article ID 1774. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8111774

Anaerobic fungi in the gut of domesticated and wild mammalian herbivores play a key role in the host’s ability to utilize plant biomass. Due to their highly effective ability to enzymatically degrade lignocellulose, anaerobic fungi are biotechnologic... Read More about Cut-lengths of perennial ryegrass leaf-blades influences in vitro fermentation by the anaerobic fungus neocallimastix frontalis..

Obstacles vs. resources: comparing the effects of a problem-focused, solution-focused and combined approach on perceived goal attainability and commitment. (2020)
Journal Article
ABDULLA, A. and WOODS, R. 2021. Obstacles vs. resources: comparing the effects of a problem-focused, solution-focused and combined approach on perceived goal attainability and commitment. International journal of applied positive psychology [online], 6(2), pages 175-194. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-020-00044-6

Previous research suggests that solution-focused (SF) questions may be superior to problem-focused (PF) alternatives for a range of practical and psychological outcomes. However, a great deal remains unknown regarding the effects of specific SF (or P... Read More about Obstacles vs. resources: comparing the effects of a problem-focused, solution-focused and combined approach on perceived goal attainability and commitment..

Computing students learning outcomes in learning by developing action model. (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
LINTILÄ, T. and ZARB, M. 2020. Computing students learning outcomes in learning by developing action model. In Gómez Chova, L., López Martínez, A. and Candel Torres, I. (eds.) Proceedings of 13th International conference of education, research and innovation 2020 (ICERI2020), 9-10 November 2020, [virtual event]]. Valencia: IATED [online], pages 1936-1945. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2020.0477

The purpose of this paper is to present the results of research aimed at finding out the learning outcomes of computing students with a study module implementation based on the Learning by Developing (LbD) Action Model used in Laurea University of Ap... Read More about Computing students learning outcomes in learning by developing action model..

Richard Ovenden, 'Burning the books: a history of knowledge under attack'. (2020)
Journal Article
OPPENHEIM, C. 2021. Richard Ovenden, 'Burning the books: a history of knowledge under attack'. Journal of librarianship and information science [online], 53(1), pages 206-207. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0961000620970799

This is a book review by Charles Oppenheim of Richard Ovenden's book 'Burning the book: a history of knowldege under attack'. The book is the product of some detailed research (and Ovenden, in his lengthy list of acknowledgements, notes the help he... Read More about Richard Ovenden, 'Burning the books: a history of knowledge under attack'..

Characterisation of a novel thrombomodulin c.1487delC,p.(Pro496Argfs*10) variant and evaluation of therapeutic strategies to manage the rare bleeding phenotype. (2020)
Journal Article
MORROW, G.B., BEAVIS, J., HARPER, S., BIGNELL, P., LAFFAN, M.A. and CURRY, N. 2021. Characterisation of a novel thrombomodulin c.1487delC,p.(Pro496Argfs*10) variant and evaluation of therapeutic strategies to manage the rare bleeding phenotype. Thrombosis research [online], 197, pages 100-108. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2020.11.002

A novel variant in the thrombomodulin (TM) gene, c.1487delC,p.(Pro496Argfs*10), referred to as Pro496Argfs*10, was identified in a family with an unexplained bleeding disorder. The Pro496Argfs*10 variant results in loss of the transmembrane and intra... Read More about Characterisation of a novel thrombomodulin c.1487delC,p.(Pro496Argfs*10) variant and evaluation of therapeutic strategies to manage the rare bleeding phenotype..

Contextualisation of data flow diagrams for security analysis. (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FAILY, S., SCANDARIATO, R., SHOSTACK, A., SION, L. and KI-ARIES, D. 2020. Contextualisation of data flow diagrams for security analysis. In Eades, H. III and Gadyatskaya, O. (eds.) Graphical models for security: revised selected papers from the proceedings of the 7th International workshop on graphical models for security (GraMSec 2020), 22 June 2020, Boston, USA. Lecture notes in computer science, 12419. Cham: Springer [online], pages 186-197. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62230-5_10

Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are popular for sketching systems for subsequent threat modelling. Their limited semantics make reasoning about them difficult, but enriching them endangers their simplicity and subsequent ease of take up. We present an appr... Read More about Contextualisation of data flow diagrams for security analysis..

Balancing conflicting mitigation and adaptation behaviours of urban residents under climate change and the urban heat island effect. (2020)
Journal Article
KONDO, K., MABON, L., BI, Y., CHEN, Y. and HAYABUCHI, Y. 2021. Balancing conflicting mitigation and adaptation behaviours of urban residents under climate change and the urban heat island effect. Sustainable cities and society [online], 65, article ID 102585. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2020.102585

Under a warming climate and urban heat island effects, cooling behaviours are increasingly important for city dwellers. Cooling actions, especially air conditioning, receive increasing scrutiny in social science, as does engagement and communication... Read More about Balancing conflicting mitigation and adaptation behaviours of urban residents under climate change and the urban heat island effect..