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Insider threat detection within operational technology using digital twins. (2024)
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PETROVSKI, A., KOTENKO, I., ARIFEEN, M., ABRAMENKO, G. and SOBOLEV, P. 2024. Insider threat detection within operational technology using digital twins. In Kovalev, S., Kotenko, I., Sukhanov, A., Li, Y. and Li Y. (eds.) Proceedings of the 8th Intelligent information technologies for industry international scientific conference (IITI'24), 1-7 November 2024, Harbin, China. Lecture notes in networks and systems, 1210. Cham: Springer [online], volume 2, pages 25-34. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77411-9_3

Managing unintentional insider threat is a growing challenge in digital industries because the biggest threat to operational technologies (OT) originates internally, irrespective of the type or size of the organisation. Data breaches and other advanc... Read More about Insider threat detection within operational technology using digital twins..

Supporting the pipeline of skilled engineering graduates to the green energy market: the role of engineering education in embedding sustainability and global citizenship. (2024)
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MAHON, R., ABOLLE-OKOYEAGU, C.J. and IYALLA, I. 2024. Supporting the pipeline of skilled engineering graduates to the green energy market: the role of engineering education in embedding sustainability and global citizenship. Presented at the 8th World conference on Future of education, 12-14 December 2024, Cambridge, UK.

Successfully delivering on the UK's Net Zero challenge requires a highly skilled workforce. This is in direct response to the UK Government's British Energy Security Strategy (2022) which targets 50 GW of offshore wind, 10 GW of hydrogen and up to 30... Read More about Supporting the pipeline of skilled engineering graduates to the green energy market: the role of engineering education in embedding sustainability and global citizenship..

Bridging the gender gap in engineering: strategies for retention and advancement of women in STEM fields. (2024)
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ABOLLE-OKOYEAGU, C.J., MAHON, R., OKPU, A. and CHIMA-AMAESHI, N. 2024. Bridging the gender gap in engineering: strategies for retention and advancement of women in STEM fields. Presented at the 8th World conference on Future of education, 12-14 December 2024, Cambridge, UK.

The underrepresentation of women in engineering remains a significant challenge despite years of efforts to address gender disparities in STEM fields. This paper examines both the retention and advancement of women in engineering, exploring key strat... Read More about Bridging the gender gap in engineering: strategies for retention and advancement of women in STEM fields..

Dismantling barriers faced by women pursuing engineering in higher education to facilitate widening access: a UK perspective. (2024)
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MAHON, R. and ABOLLE-OKOYEAGU, C.J. 2024. Dismantling barriers faced by women pursuing engineering in higher education to facilitate widening access: a UK perspective. Presented at the 8th World conference on Future of education, 12-14 December 2024, Cambridge, UK.

Despite numerous initiatives to increase the representation of women in engineering, it remains a global challenge and priority agenda within the UK engineering industry, professional bodies, and academic institutions. This paper explores the complex... Read More about Dismantling barriers faced by women pursuing engineering in higher education to facilitate widening access: a UK perspective..

Bridging borders in engineering education: an analysis of collaborative online international learning for sustainable development. (2024)
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ABOLLE-OKOYEAGU, C.J., ONOSHAKPOR, C., MAHON, R. and OKPU, A. 2024. Bridging borders in engineering education: an analysis of collaborative online international learning for sustainable development. Presented at the 8th World conference on Future of education, 12-14 December 2024, Cambridge, UK.

Global challenges, such as climate change and scarcity of resources, require engineers who can innovate, think critically, and collaborate across societies. This study investigates the role of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) in bri... Read More about Bridging borders in engineering education: an analysis of collaborative online international learning for sustainable development..

Ethical implications of Gen-AI and LLMs in computing education. (2024)
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ZARB, M., BROWN, J.N.A., GOODFELLOW, M., LIASKOS, K. and YOUNG, T. 2024. Ethical implications of Gen-AI and LLMs in computing education. In Proceedings of the 1st Association for Computing Machinery virtual global computing education conference (SIGCSE Virtual 2024), 5-8 December 2024, [virtual event]. New York: ACM [online], volume 2, pages 293-294. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/3649409.3691074

The panel convenes five educators to discuss the ethical implications of utilising Generative AI (Gen-AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in computing education. Their expertise spans various domains, including organising national workshops on the i... Read More about Ethical implications of Gen-AI and LLMs in computing education..

Parafusion-extended: large scale paraphrase dataset integrating lexico-phrasal knowledge. (2024)
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JAYAWARDENA, L. and YAPA, P. 2024. Parafusion-extended: large scale paraphrase dataset integrating lexico-phrasal knowledge. In Zhou, K. (ed.) Computational and experimental simulations in engineering: proceedings of the 30th International conference on computational and experimental engineering and sciences 2024 (ICCES 2024), 3-6 August 2024, Singapore. Mechanisms and machine science, 173. Cham: Springer [online], volume 2, pages 258-281. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77489-8_20

Paraphrasing, the art of rephrasing text while retaining its original meaning, lies at the core of natural language understanding and generation. With the rise of demand for more domain-specialized models, high-quality data is more valued than ever;... Read More about Parafusion-extended: large scale paraphrase dataset integrating lexico-phrasal knowledge..

A novel ensemble aggregation method based on deep learning representation. (2024)
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NGUYEN, T.T., ELYAN, E., DANG, T., NGUYEN, T.T. and LONGMUIR, M. 2025. A novel ensemble aggregation method based on deep learning representation. In Antonacopoulos, A., Chaudhuri, S., Chellappa, R., et al. (eds.) Pattern recognition: proceedings of the 27th International conference on pattern recognition, 1-5 December 2024, Kolkata, India. Lecture notes in computer science, 15324. Cham: Springer [online], pages 31-46. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78383-8_3

We propose a novel ensemble aggregation method by using a deep learning-based representation approach. Specifically, we applied the Cross-Validation procedure on training data with a number of learning algorithms to obtain the predictions for trainin... Read More about A novel ensemble aggregation method based on deep learning representation..

A dominance-based surrogate classifier for multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. (2024)
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BANDA, T.M. and ZĂVOIANU, A.-C. 2025. A dominance-based surrogate classifier for multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. In Bramer, M. and Stahl, F. (eds.) Artificial Intelligence XLI: proceedings of the 44th SGAI (Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence) International conference on artificial intelligence 2024 (AI 2024), 17-19 December 2024, Cambridge, UK. Lecture notes in computer science, 15446. Cham: Springer [online], part I, pages 268-281. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77915-2_19

The application of Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms (MOEAs) is often constrained when addressing computationally expensive Multi-Objective Optimisation Problems (MOOPs). To mitigate this, we propose a dominance-based surrogate classifier that... Read More about A dominance-based surrogate classifier for multi-objective evolutionary algorithms..

Explaining a staff rostering problem using partial solutions. (2024)
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CATALANO, G.A.P.I., BROWNLEE, A.E.I., CAIRNS, D., MCCALL, J.A.W., FYVIE, M. and AINSLIE, R. 2025. Explaining a staff rostering problem using partial solutions. In Bramer, M. and Stahl, F. (eds) Artificial intelligence XLI: proceedings of the 44th SGAI (Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence) International conference on artificial intelligence 2024 (AI 2024), 17-19 December 2024, Cambridge, UK. Lecture notes in computer science, 15447. Cham: Springer [online], part II, pages 179-193. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77918-3_13

There are many critical optimisation tasks that metaheuristic approaches have been shown to be able to solve effectively. Despite promising results, users might not trust these algorithms due to their intrinsic lack of interpretability. This paper de... Read More about Explaining a staff rostering problem using partial solutions..

From sands to solutions: the role of sand management in carbon capture and storage projects to enable the energy transition. (2024)
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MAHON, R. and OLUYEMI, G. 2024. From sands to solutions: the role of sand management in carbon capture and storage projects to enable the energy transition. Presented at the 10th Sand Management Network Euroforum 2024, 27-28 November 2024, Aberdeen, UK.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) can play a pivotal role in decarbonising various hard-to-abate sectors and support an enabling environment to achieve the global energy transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. CO2 injection into geolog... Read More about From sands to solutions: the role of sand management in carbon capture and storage projects to enable the energy transition..

Emotional intelligence workshop. (2024)
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TABIB, M. and STEVENSON, G. 2024. Emotional intelligence workshop. Presented at the 2024 Scotland maternity and midwifery festival, 26 November 2024, Edinburgh, UK. Hosted on Vimeo [online]. Available from: https://vimeo.com/1033510204

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognise and manage your emotions, and to recognise emotions in others with a view to building relationships. In this presentation, the authors provide an overview of how they have developed various em... Read More about Emotional intelligence workshop..

The specialist antimicrobial pharmacist: scope of practice and training in the UK. (2024)
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TONNA, A. 2024. The specialist antimicrobial pharmacist: scope of practice and training in the UK. Presented at the 3rd Masterpharm conference, 2nd module (Masterpharm 2024 - ii modulo): modelli integrati a confronto dall'Italia al mondo, 20-22 November 2024, Turin, Italy.

This presentation covers: the role of UK pharmacists; pharmacist education and training (especially in regards to independent prescribing); One Health and antimicrobial stewardship; examples of pharmacist involvement in antimicrobial stewardship; and... Read More about The specialist antimicrobial pharmacist: scope of practice and training in the UK..

Development and implementation of an applied professional development module for final year undergraduate students. (2024)
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BURGESS, K.E. and MAUGHAN, P. 2024. Development and implementation of an applied professional development module for final year undergraduate students. Presented at the 1st Staffordshire Centre of Learning and Pedagogic Practice international pedagogic conference (SCoLPP 2024): it's scholarly but it's real: using phenomenon based learning to future-proof effective learning in higher education, 20-21 November 2024, [online event].

This presentation reflects on a new applied professional development module, which aimed to enhance students' professional self-awareness and reflective practice, and to develop specific areas of their professional skills. The module was found to hel... Read More about Development and implementation of an applied professional development module for final year undergraduate students..

Thinking with the Harrisons: re-imagining the arts in the global environmental crisis. (2024)
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DOUGLAS, A. and FREMANTLE, C. 2024. Thinking with the Harrisons: re-imagining the arts in the global environmental crisis. Presented at the Keynote lecture for the Helen and Newton Harrison: California work exhibition, 19 November 2024, San Diego, USA.

Helen Mayer Harrison and Newton Harrison, known as "the Harrisons", dedicated five decades to exploring and demonstrating a new form of artistic practice, centered on "...doing no work that does not attend to the wellbeing of the web of life." Their... Read More about Thinking with the Harrisons: re-imagining the arts in the global environmental crisis..

Predicting and identifying antimicrobial resistance in the marine environment using AI and machine learning. (2024)
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FOUGH, F., ZHAO, Y. and SHAH, F.M. 2024. Predicting and identifying antimicrobial resistance in the marine environment using AI and machine learning. In Proceedings of the 31st IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International conference on electronics circuits and systems 2024 (IEEE ICECS2024), 18-20 November 2024, Nancy, France. Piscataway: IEEE [online], article 10849269. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECS61496.2024.10849269

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public health and serves as a vital reservoir for resistant microorganisms. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly critical public health issue that requires precise and efficient me... Read More about Predicting and identifying antimicrobial resistance in the marine environment using AI and machine learning..

Machine learning-enhanced acoustic emission technique for impact source identification and classification in steel pipes. (2024)
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FATUKASI O.S., ABOLLE-OKOYEAGU, J., PRATHURU, A. and SOLADEMI, O. 2024. Machine learning-enhanced acoustic emission technique for impact source identification and classification in steel pipes. Presented at the 12th Annual conference of Society of structural integrity and life (DIVK12), 17-19 November 2024, Belgrade, Serbia.

External impacts represent a prevalent source of structural damage in pipes/piping systems. Detecting and identifying the nature, and the severity of these impacts would enhance the reliability and operational safety of such critical infrastructure.... Read More about Machine learning-enhanced acoustic emission technique for impact source identification and classification in steel pipes..

Towards a decentralized physical infrastructure for additive manufacturing in architecture: a proof of concept for a tamper proof, secure connection between designs, blockchains and 3D printers. (2024)
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DOUNAS, T., BERDOS, Y. and VELE, J. 2024. Towards a decentralized physical infrastructure for additive manufacturing in architecture: a proof of concept for a tamper proof, secure connection between designs, blockchains and 3D printers. In Kontovourkis, O., Phocas, M.C. and Wurzer, G. (eds.) Proceedings of the 42nd International conference on education and research in computer aided architectural design in Europe 2024 (eCAADe 2024): data-driven intelligence, 9-13 September 2024, Nicosia, Cyprus. Brussels: eCAADe [online], 2, pages 495-504. Available from: https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2024.2.495

We introduce a promising proof of concept: a blockchain to additive manufacturing pilot prototype. In this paper we focus on developing the functional cyberphysical prototype of the smart contracts running on a blockchain, orchestrating the workflow... Read More about Towards a decentralized physical infrastructure for additive manufacturing in architecture: a proof of concept for a tamper proof, secure connection between designs, blockchains and 3D printers..

Economy and community as bottom-up drivers for design: creating coordinating dashboards for architectural design. (2024)
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SMETS, M., VISSERS-SIMILON, E. and DOUNAS, T. 2024. Economy and community as bottom-up drivers for design: creating coordinating dashboards for architectural design. In Kontovourkis, O., Phocas, M.C. and Wurzer, G. (eds.) Proceedings of the 42nd International conference on education and research in computer aided architectural design in Europe 2024 (eCAADe 2024): data-driven intelligence, 9-13 September 2024, Nicosia, Cyprus. Brussels: eCAADe [online], 2, pages 505-514. Available from: https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2024.2.505

In our paper, we show that, from an economic and environmental point of view, neighbourhoods could benefit from a circular architectural design approach, as creating an actual circular economy and community asks for more organisation than purely spat... Read More about Economy and community as bottom-up drivers for design: creating coordinating dashboards for architectural design..

Spin-coated synthesis of polyvinylidene fluoride-barium titanate nanocomposite piezoelectric flexible thin films. (2024)
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KANIAPAN, S., PRATHURU, A. and FAISAL, N. 2024. Spin-coated synthesis of polyvinylidene fluoride-barium titanate nanocomposite piezoelectric flexible thin films. In Andraud, C., Zamboni, R., Camposeo, A. and Persano, L. (eds.) Advanced materials, biomaterials, and manufacturing technologies for security and defence II: proceedings of the 2024 SPIE Security + defence conference, 16-20 September 2024, Edinburgh, UK. Proceedings of SPIE, 13205. Bellingham, WA: SPIE [online], paper 1320509. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3031523

Energy derived from mechanical deformation is one of the cleaner energy options known as piezoelectric. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) has been identified to hold the characteristics of piezoelectric and dielectric properties due to good energy stora... Read More about Spin-coated synthesis of polyvinylidene fluoride-barium titanate nanocomposite piezoelectric flexible thin films..